§ Mr. RAMSAYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the dissatisfaction which exists in the islands of North Uist, South Uist, and Barra with the present transport service with the mainland, of the desire of the people of North Uist for a more frequent service to the mainland via Skye, and of the desire of the people of Barra for a direct service to the mainland without intervening calls at Tiree and Canna; and whether he will take steps to remedy these grievances by providing an adequate, regular, and more frequent service for the said islands?
Mr. W. ADAMSONI am aware that representations have been made on this subject by the localities referred to. In accordance with their recent contract with the Government, Messrs. David MacBrayne (1928), Limited, are building
— 1928. 1913. Vessels. Gross tons. Vessels. Gross tons. Great Britain and Ireland … … 420 1,445,920 688 1,932,153 Denmark … … 31 138,712 31 40,932 The above figures for Great Britain and Ireland include 13 vessels of 75,738 tons gross in 1928 and 15 vessels of 129,081 tons gross in 1913 launched in the Belfast district.